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Patocka Family History

Patocka Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Patoka, Potocki, Matocha, Pacocha, Stock, Parola, Patrick, Pack

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Where is the Patocka family from?

You can see how Patocka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patocka family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Patocka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Patocka family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Patocka's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Patocka families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patocka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Patocka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Patocka. 48% of Patocka men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Patocka women worked as a Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Patocka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 732 census records available for the last name Patocka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patocka census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 431 immigration records available for the last name Patocka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 211 military records available for the last name Patocka. For the veterans among your Patocka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patocka lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Patocka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Patocka in 1961 was 38, and 87 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patocka ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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